Rain-shield for windows.



G. E. MARTIN.

RAIN SHIELD FOR WINDOWS.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 31, 1914.

1, 1 16,602, Patented Nov. 10, 1914.

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CHARLES EDWIN MARTIN, OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.

RAIN-SHIELD FOB WINDOWS.

\ Specification of Letters Patent.

PatentedNov. 10, 1914.

Application filed January 31, 1914. Serial No. 815,768.

' The invention relates to improvements in rain shields for windows.

The object of the present invention is to improve the construction of rain shields for windows, and more especially that shown and described in Patent No. 1, 77,730, granted to me November 4, 1913, and to provide a simple, strong, and efficient rain shield capable of adjustment within certain limits to fit windows of different sizes whereby it is adapted to be applied to ordinary windows without taking any measurements.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the construction and novel combination of parts hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and pointed out in the .claim appended hereto, it being understood that various changes in the form, proportion, size, and minor details of construction, within the scope of the claim, may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or sacri ficing any of the advantages of the inven tion.

In the drawing: Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view of a window provided at its upper and lower portions with rain shields constructed in accordance with this invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the rain shield detached. Figs. 3 and 4 are detail perspective views of the frames of the rain shield sections.

Like numerals of reference designate cor responding parts in all the figures of the drawings.

In the accompanying drawing, in which is illustrated the preferred embodiment of the invention, the rain shield 1 comprises in its construction two relatively adjustable sections 2 and 3 of the same size and shape, each consisting of an open, substantially rectangular frame 3 and a flexible covering 4 of canvas or other suitable materiahwhich may be treated with a water-proofing compound to render it suiliciently impervious to water to adapt it for use in the construction of the rain shield. The open frame 3 which is designed to be constructed of stout wire, rod metal, or other suitably resilient material, is provided at the outer portion of the outer side 5 with a laterally projecting substantially U-shaped portion or extension (3 which forms a laterally projecting portion at each side ofthe rain shield and enables the outer portion of the latter to extend beyond the window. The lateral extensions of the rain shield provide inner shoulders 7 to enable the rain shield to be fulcrumed at the side of the window against the outer wall or side portions of the window casing. The flexible covering 4 is stretched on the open frame 3 and its mar ginal edges are secured to the top, bottom, and sides of the said frame 3 by stitching or any other suitable means, hems or casings 8 being formed-for the reception of the frame 3 The resiliency of the open frame maintains the flexible covering taut, and enables the rain shield to present a smooth, flat appearance, and prevents any sagging or bagging of the covering.

Each section 9 is provided at the inner corners of its open frame with substantially L-shaped lugs 9 located adjacent the ends of the inner side of the open frame and forming projecting lugs which are adapted to extend over and engage the other shield. section at the top and bottom thereof, whereby the two sections of the rain shield are slidably connected and are adapted to be moved inwardly and outwardly in a direction transversely of the shield to vary the width thereof to enable the shield to fit within window frames of different widths. The inner portions of the shield sections are overlapped and fit fiat against each other, and the resiliency of the top and bottom portions of the rectangular frames of the shield sections enables the same to be readily sprung into and out of engagement with the L-shaped lugs or hooks 9. The L-shaped lugs or hooks 9, through the resiliency of the frames, are adapted to frictionally engage the sections to maintain the same in their relative adjustment. When the sections are disconnected, they may be reversed and arranged flat against each other, with the laterally projecting portions of the sections at the same side thereof to permit the sections to be placed in a compact position for shipping or storing.

The rain shield, which is arranged in an inclined position, may be used at the top and bottom of a window, and when arranged at the top of the window, the upper edge of the rain shield is placed against the window frame 10 at the top thereof and the shield is fulcrumed at an intermediate point between its top and bottom on or against the outer face of the wall 11. The rain shield is adjustably connected at the bottom with the window frame or casing by means of cords 12 or other suitable flexible connections provided with hooks 13 having spaced sides arranged to engage the sides of the window frame at the sash guides or ways 14. When the rain shield is placed at the bottom of the window its upper portion fits against one or both of the sashes 15 and its lower portion is a-djustably connected with the sides of the window frame by the cords 12 and books 13. Each section is provided with a cord 12 secured at its outer end around the bottom of the frame 3, and having its inner portion looped through an eye 16 of the hook 13, with the inner end of the cord secured to a suitable tension block 17 having a perforation 18 through which the cord passes. The block 17 is slidable along the cord to place the rain shield under the desired tension, but any other suitable means may be employed for securing the rain shield in position in the window.

The rain shield 'is preferably set in the? window at an angle or inclination of forty-' five degrees, but it may, of, course, be arranged at any desired angle, and when applied to an open window, it is adapted to exclude effectually the weather, and at the same time, permit free ventilation, and it frame and maintained in taut condition by.

the resiliency thereof, said sections having their inner portions fitted flat against each other, and substantially L-shaped lugs projecting from the top and bottom of each of the sections and carried by the resilient frames thereof and adapted, through the resiliency of said frames, to be sprung into and out of engagement with the said sections, said lugs slidably connecting the sections and permitting the same to be adjusted laterally to vary the width of the shield and the said lugs also yieldably en-- gaging the sections with a frictional contact through-the resiliency of the said frames to hold the sections in their adjustment without additional fastening'means.

In testimony, that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto afiixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES EDWIN MARTIN.

Witnesses:

W. B. CARTER, EUNICE BOWLIES. 

